Lisburn man stole goods including sirloin steaks from Eurospar store
A judge has warned a Lisburn man to stay out of trouble after deferring sentencing in his case.
He appeared before Lisburn Magistrates Court charged with two counts of theft, as well as being an unaccompanied L driver, and failing to display L plates.
The court heard that on October 20, 2025, police received a report from Lagan Valley Eurospar on the Hillsborough Road in Lisburn.
It was stated that a male had been involved in a theft at the store on October 16 and 18.
It was reported that the defendant, Steven Boyes (50), whose address was given as Tirowen Park in Lisburn, arrived on site on October 16 driving a white van. It was stated that he was unaccompanied and did not have L plates displayed, despite checks showing he only held a provisional driving licence.
It was said that he was seen on CCTV entering the store, selecting items, and going to the self checkout tills, where he failed to pay for two items valued at £5.90.
It was also reported that on October 18 the defendant entered the store and failed to pay for sirloin steaks, valued at £13.99.
District Judge Rosie Watters told the defendant she would defer sentencing for six months.
She said: “I find it depressing that I see the same people over and over again.”
Ms Watters warned the defendant to stay out of trouble during the period of deferment.
She told the defendant: “If you get into more trouble I will send you to prison.”
The case was deferred until January 8, 2027.